Some foods that we eat every day may contain a lot of unknown and dangerous for our body. The most consumed foods and the danger that they hide are presented to your attention.
Egg white. Many people eat omelet for breakfast. After reading this material, you will most likely lose this desire. Why? The main rule to remember is that the omelet must be very well done. The fact is that egg whites contain a trypsin inhibitor, which negatively affects the body's ability to absorb protein. The consequences can be fatal. Such a terrible substance is also found in lima beans. By consuming lima beans and a poorly fried egg whites omelet every day, you will have the opportunity to test first-hand which will kill faster: trypsin or apathy.
Bones of cherries, apricots, apples and almonds. These products in themselves are not harmful to our body. However, the danger is still lurking. The seeds of these fruits, if crushed, are a reliable source of hydrogen cyanide. Previously, spies who were captured in enemy territory swallowed tablets made from crushed almonds. Hydrogen cyanide is also called hydrocyanic acid. History also recalls this acid.
Castor oil plant. Perhaps the title doesn't tell you anything. But castor oil is extracted from this plant. Castor oil is also one of the components of caramel and chocolate. And what's so terrible about that? The seeds of this plant contain ricin. There is so much poison in this substance that it was even given to the most dangerous killers during the Cold War. 0.2 ml approx. such a poison will kill a person in just a few days. When consumed wisely, ricin dissolves in the body without leaving any traces behind.
Whole Wheat Bread. Rye and whole grain wheat contain phytic acid, which is also called the “antinutrient”. This substance has a bad effect on the absorption of substances such as zinc, potassium, magnesium and iron. This acid is also able to form insoluble compounds with these nutrients, which our body is simply not able to absorb.
Potato. Perhaps you didn’t even know that the favorite product of many is capable of poisoning us. The leaves, eyes of potatoes and tubers contain a small amount of corned beef. Corned beef is a natural antifungal agent, as well as a pesticide. With their help, the plant protects itself well. After some time, corned beef accumulates in the tubers, and they turn green. One potato contains approximately 8 -13 mg of solanine. In order to poison, a person just needs to use 200 mg of solanine. If you use a large amount of old potatoes, hallucinations can occur, cause neurological problems, as well as nausea.
Mushrooms: Naturally, inedible mushrooms cause death. But now it’s not about that. Champignons and shiitake, if not pre-cooked, contain a huge amount of carcinogens. The experiments were carried out on mice. Experiments very often observed tumors when they were fed raw mushrooms.
Cashew. These nuts contain a substance such as urushiol. Not only can it be found in cashews, but also in poison ivy. Everyone knows what the consequences of contact with this plant can be. What can then happen if you eat it? A small amount of cashews is good for you, but if you overdo it, you may not like the reaction. A reaction to urushiol is often seen in people who work in a cashew nut factory.
Red bean. A substance that can make the membranes of our cells too permeable, and so much so that any harmful substance can penetrate the cell, is called phytohemaglutinin. This can lead to the fact that a person can lose control not only over his own body, but also over its functions. The first signs of poisoning are diarrhea and vomiting. This toxic substance is still able to initiate cell mitosis. If you cook beans at a temperature of 100 or more degrees, then phytohemagglutinitis is destroyed. It is recommended to pre-soak red beans in water for about 5 hours.
